The 979-metre fall drops 807 metres in free fall from the cliffs of Auyantepui, a tabletop mountain in Canaima National Park. Visitors fly in by small plane or helicopter, or travel by boat up the Carrao and Churun rivers, then walk through forest.
Highlights
- 807-metre free fall
- Spray vaporising before the ground
- Tabletop cliffs of Auyantepui
Good to know
- Boat journey takes four to six hours
- Rainy season has the most water
- Hiring a certified guide is recommended
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